Star Wars New Hope

"Since the theatrical debut of A New Hope in 1977, Star Wars has become one of the largest and most globally recognized entertainment franchises of all time."https://www.cbr.com/best-star-wars-book-trilogies-list/

Pantheons and Demons

"Pantheons and demons are popular topics in science fiction and fantasy."https://bookriot.com/best-science-fiction-and-fantasy-about-gods-and-demons/

Game of Thrones and Expanse

"While The Expanse began life on the Syfy network, it was cancelled after three seasons and eventually picked up by Prime Video for three more seasons before its finale."

https://collider.com/the-expanse-epic-sci-fi-game-of-thrones-stargate/

Expanse

 

"When it comes to realistic sci-fi series, The Expanse books by James S. A. Corey are often held up as the gold standard."https://www.makeuseof.com/6-realistic-sci-fi-book-series-better-the-expanse-mars-andy-weir/

Summer 2026 Reads

"It’s Summer! What could I read?I have recently been reminded that we used to do a round-up of stuff every year, but since Covid, it has become sidelined. (I’m sure that there’s not a direct correlation there.)"https://www.sffworld.com/2026/08/summer-reading-suggestions/

2026 TV Calendar

"The 2026 TV calendar has proven fruitful."

https://collider.com/best-sci-fi-shows-2026-ranked/

Wendell Bryenton

"If you follow science fiction writer Wendell Bryenton’s  Convergence series, then you will be pleased to know Book Two The Convergence Boundary, will be released on Thursday, July 30."https://www.stalbertgazette.com/local-arts-and-culture/st-albert-sci-fi-author-poses-fresh-ai-questions-in-new-book-12608662

Henry Cavill

"Henry Cavill's Warhammer 40,000 is officially expanding."https://www.cbr.com/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-animated-series/

August Books

"August is traditionally the calm before the autumn publishing storm, but this year publishers clearly didn’t get the memo."https://www.scifinow.co.uk/books/best-sci-fi-books-august-2026/

Space Operas

"The sci-fi space opera genre is expansive with plenty of hidden gems that haven't received the attention they deserve, and these eight obscure books you've probably never heard of are your perfect next read."

https://screenrant.com/best-space-opera-sci-fi-unknown/

Spider Man Brand New Day

"“Spider-Man: Brand New Day” surpassed $1 billion globally in near-record time."

https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/spider-man-brand-new-day-billion-dollars-six-days-1236826658/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Roku

"Roku TVs and Roku players have gained access to several new free live channels through The Roku Channel, expanding the platform’s already extensive lineup of ad-supported programming."https://cordcuttersnews.com/roku-adds-4-new-free-channels-to-roku-tvs-roku-players-in-august-2026/

Henry Winkler

"Henry Winkler says the Happy Days set was totally ego-free — except for one guest star who didn’t get the memo."

https://ew.com/henry-winkler-happy-days-actor-let-fame-go-to-his-head-12032317?tag=latestcatalog_ewk&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25093441-20260802&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080226&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Parent Trap

"You’re not seeing double... it’s just Annie and Hallie, back on your screens nearly 30 years later. At least, that’s who it appears to be."

https://ew.com/lindsay-lohan-reprises-parent-trap-twins-new-commercial-amy-sedaris-oreos-reeses-12032322?tag=latestcatalog_ewk&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25093441-20260802&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080226&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Andy Weir

"Thanks to the success of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller's acclaimed "Project Hail Mary" this year, and the equal success of Ridley Scott's celebrated "The Martian" back in 2015, sci-fi author Andy Weir has become a household name."

Read More: https://www.slashfilm.com/2225320/project-hail-mary-andy-weir-sci-fi-book-reccomondation-red-rising/

Home Improvement Reunion

"A sweet "A sweet Home Improvement cast reunion has signaled that it just might be tool time once again."https://ew.com/home-improvement-cast-reunion-jonathan-taylor-thomas-12030697?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

 has signaled that it just might be tool time once again."https://ew.com/home-improvement-cast-reunion-jonathan-taylor-thomas-12030697?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Goodbyes in 2025- 2026

"The 2025-2026 network season is over, and we’re saying goodbye to a handful of shows that won’t be returning next year."

https://ew.com/every-nbc-show-canceled-so-far-in-2026-11985366?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25093439-20260801&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=080126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

X men reboot

"Australian actress Samara Weaving is set to star as Emma Frost in Marvel’s “X-Men” reboot, TheWrap has learned."

https://www.thewrap.com/creative-content/movies/samara-weaving-x-men-reboot-emma-frost/

Spider-Mans Stunt Double

"For Teifion Sussex, playing Spider-Man was something he'd trained for his entire life."

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cq563ly5v1xo

Emily Wilson

"Emily Wilson is walking back some of her criticisms of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey after experiencing quite the journey of her own with social media backlash."

https://ew.com/the-odyssey-translator-emily-wilson-says-christopher-nolan-should-be-ashamed-of-his-abysmal-script-12028011

Author Stephen King

"With a total of 67 novels and novellas, not including his nonfiction works and roughly 200 short stories, Stephen King can be an intimidating author to approach."

https://collider.com/stephen-king-essential-books/

Cole Houser

"Cole Hauser is feeling positive about the future of Dutton Ranch under its new showrunner."https://ew.com/cole-hauser-new-dutton-ranch-showrunner-season-2-really-nice-step-12030886?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Tori Spelling

"Tori Spelling has exited her Beverly Hills, 90210 rewatch podcast with former costar and cohost, actress Jennie Garth."https://ew.com/tori-spelling-exits-90210-rewatch-podcast-jennie-garth-continues-12030765?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Home Improvement cast reunion

"A sweet Home Improvement cast reunion has signaled that it just might be tool time once again."https://ew.com/home-improvement-cast-reunion-jonathan-taylor-thomas-12030697?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Science Fiction Hugo and Nebula Awards

"The most prestigious prizes in the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy writing are the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the former voted on by members of the annual World Science Fiction Convention, the latter bestowed by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers 

Association."

https://collider.com/sci-fi-books-hugo-nebula-award-winners/

Memorable Scifi

"Over the years, the United Kingdom has produced some of the best, most iconic, and most memorable sci-fi TV shows ever made. The country shows no signs of letting up on its creative output in this regard, either, with Netflix's superhero show Supacell proving to be very popular. There's a specific charm associated with British-made sci-fi shows; they are invariably camp, quirky, and funny, while often challenging viewers to ponder some of life's bigger questions."

https://screenrant.com/best-british-sci-fi-shows-of-all-time/

MCU Avengers Endgame

"The MCU has introduced many new characters after Avengers: Endgame, and I'm happy that Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier's latest comments suggest Marvel is embracing its best new hero. Thunderbolts* is a collection of many of the MCU's best antiheroes, several of whom were introduced in Phase 4. A few MCU veterans are returning, such as Bucky Barnes and Ghost, and many newer faces are also joining the fight, including Yelena Belova, Red Guardian, U.S. Agent, and Taskmaster."

https://screenrant.com/thunderbolts-marvel-best-post-endgame-character-mcu-director/

TV Crossover

"TV crossover events have seen plenty of ups and downs over the years."

https://www.cbr.com/bones-sleepy-hollow-underrated-tv-crossover-episode/

Remakes

"In a world where movie studios are averse to risk, remakes and reboots have become Hollywood’s bread and butter."

https://www.ranker.com/list/remake-actors-who-nailed-it/rafa-boladeras?utm_source=newsletters&utm_medium=watchworthy&utm_campaign=ww_active&utm_content=20241221&lctg=66cbe42d1fc8c242f80af355&user_email=ecc4eb5a460f31b456c54514153c0893

Brady Corbets

"Two wildly audacious films — Brady Corbet’s 215-minute postwar epic “The Brutalist” and Jacques Audiard’s Spanish language, genre-shifting trans musical “Emilia Perez” — won top honors at the 82nd Golden Globes on Sunday."

https://apnews.com/article/golden-globes-2025-emilia-perez-timothee-chalamet-efea6919904ccc8bebdc17197369c217

Alexander Skarsgård

"Alexander Skarsgård is living out a lifelong dream by playing a man made out of wicker — more on that in a second."https://ew.com/alexander-skarsgard-nipples-wicker-trailer-exclusive-12030562?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=25074077-20260730&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=073026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Science Fiction winners

"The most prestigious prizes in the worlds of sci-fi and fantasy writing are the Hugo and Nebula Awards, the former voted on by members of the annual World Science Fiction Convention, the latter bestowed by the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association."

https://collider.com/sci-fi-books-hugo-nebula-award-winners/

Science Fiction in August 2026

"August has a little bit of everything science fiction does well when it is not trying to be tidy: a fascist empire with a democracy problem, a Korean coastal village rotting under an ancient plague, an English manor house with something wrong in its bloodline, and a world ending two centuries at a time."

https://www.vinitnair.com/post/august-2026-sci-fi-book-releases-you-can-t-miss#google_vignette

Harry Potter Cast

"Frost has been cast as Hagrid, McTeer will play Minerva McGonagall, and Essiedu will portray Severus Snape."https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c15vlv3glzqo?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

What one thing made feel the way you did about yourself before? Why did it have such an impact on you?I have always felt loved, even when love wasn’t shown to me. Call me a hopeless romantic; but you can find love anywhere, in books, art, multimedia.

As long as you have decency within you it will find you, no matter how awful your circumstances are, if your heart is pure, it shall not let you down ever.#BeNoteWorthy#piccadillyinc

Tom Cruise

"No actor in the history of cinema has put their body on the line to stop a fake villain, thwart a fake nuclear attack, and entertain vast crowds like Tom Cruise in the Mission: Impossible franchise."https://kotaku.com/mission-impossible-final-reckoning-tom-cruise-stunts-1851780902

Big Bang

"Shortly after the Big Bang, which took place around 13.8 billion years ago, the universe was a seething, dense expanse of extreme heat."https://scitechdaily.com/solving-a-13-billion-year-old-mystery-scientists-recreate-the-universes-first-chemical-reaction/

Vega and Wallace

"Vincent Vega (John Travolta) and Mia Wallace (Uma Thurman) walking into Jack Rabbit Slim’s is one of those few movie scenes that stick in your cultural imagination."https://nofilmschool.com/pulp-fiction-dont-be-a-square-meaning

Snoopy

"Jeannie Schulz has a wicked sense of humor."https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/2025/10/01/peanuts-snoopy-75-anniversary-charles-schulz/77403380007/?user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

ST: TNG Blaze of Glory

 

We all have many blazes of glory within our lives. No matter the size of our adventures we succeed. I began this book Wednesday April 8, 2026. It has 277 pages within it.

 

The Enterprise was going  to Star base 37 which was orbiting Artemis IV. Artemis was inhabited by the K'trail which were ancestors of the Vulcans and Romulans. They express more emotions than the Vulcans, however are not as aggressive as the Romulans. The vessel they are searching for has a cloaking device which makes it harder to detect. Laforge was shocked that the ship had cloaking capabilities and wondered how cost effective it was. Riker is suspicious of Ivan’s story. He suspects he’s unwittingly working with the Romulans.

 

The Enterprise reviewed a distress call from a merchant  and went to investigate. It was the Wyoming, a merchant vessel. Then the Blaze was firing at the Enterprise.

“It took a warrior’s courage to attack a clearly superior foe.”

Worf

Blaze of Glory

p. 48

Data recreated a holo program of Blackbeard and the swashbucklers to observe them and their reactions to new stimuli.

“To certain types of so-called abnormal personalities criminal activities often takes on the aspects of a competitive sport. The challenge is committing the crime and getting away with it, because it entails not only risks-or adventure, if you will-involved in commission or these crimes itself, but the competition with the authorities, themselves as well above the law or outside of it.”

Lieutenant Dorn

Blaze of Glory

p. 71

Lieutenant Dorn is being sent on an away mission with Data,  Geordi and Riker. Picard recorded the entire conversation on his communication badge, however he didn’t know he was working with the Romulans. The K’trail sector is to become part of the Neutral Zone, if the Romulans get their way.

“Merchant spacers were a tough and unruly lot and many merchant captains were not particular about who they recruited for their crews. The merchant space fleet had become a refuge for all sorts of borderline personalities-people who were fleeing from their troubles, social malcontents, hardened adventurers, even criminals who had gone to space to escape the authorities of their homelands.”

Blaze of Glory

p. 97

Riker, Dorn and Laforge went to a planet and saw some cybrids. These are cybernetic, augmented, bio-modified, hybrids. These were illegal in the Federation. But in other Quadrant of the Galaxy they still can be found. Kaitana was a cybrid, who thought Riker liked her. However she led the landing party to the bar they were looking for. Kaitana got the landing party a room but than backstabbed them and took them hostage.

Picard rescued Z'gral from house arrest and beamed them both up to the Enterprise.

“Why start a war when you can achieve your objective by other means.”

ST: TNG: Blaze of Glory

p. 148

Riker and his team were captured by Captain Blaze. Kaitana was fighting Riker on the Glory. Kaitana killed Dorn, but Blaze saved Riker and killed Kaitana.

“It’s tough to win when it seems the universe is against you.”

ST: TNG: Blaze of Glory

p. 238

The Romulans were decloking over K’trail.

The Glory was helping the Enterprise fight the Romulans.

“Life without risk is merely an existence.”

ST: TNG: Blaze of Glory

p. 265

Malcolm in the Middle

"Malcolm is officially back in the middle."https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/malcolm-in-the-middle-revival-trailer-april-release-date-1236618966/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Science fiction

"The wonderful thing about science fiction as a literary genre is that there's something out there for virtually anyone and everyone."

https://collider.com/best-military-sci-fi-books-all-time-ranked/

Science Fiction Books

"It's rare enough to find a science fiction book that's phenomenal, but to find one that's built on genuinely perfect writing is all the rarer."

https://collider.com/sci-fi-book-masterpieces-perfectly-written/

Eniko Hart

"Eniko Hart is not your average celebrity. Known for her vibrant personality and infectious smile, she has been captivating audiences around the world with her undeniable talent and charm."

https://facts.net/celebrity/12-extraordinary-facts-about-eniko-hart/?utm_source=grow&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=automailer&utm_content=rec

San Diego Comic-Con

"San Diego Comic-Con took place over the weekend, and as per usual it was full of tidbits of news across film, TV, and gaming."

https://www.theverge.com/entertainment/971285/sdcc-2026-trailers-neuromancer-blade-runner-carrie

100 Novels

"When I was 20, I decided I wanted to read 100 classic novels by the time I turned 30."

https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifer_mcphee/best-and-worth-classic-novels

August 2024

"This month, prepare for a cinematic rollercoaster filled with blockbuster films, horror movies and more."

https://www.thetimes.com/culture/film/article/the-ten-best-films-to-watch-in-august-2026-cxhdmcj72

Fourteen

"Fourteen is already an age built around escape. In Fernando Eimbcke’s “Olmo,” getting out of the house for one party becomes much more complicated when a boy’s struggling family needs him at home."

https://theplaylist.net/olmo-exclusive-clip-fernando-eimbcke-20260728/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spider-man-brand-new-day-review-tony-gilroy-s-behemoth-with-pedro-pascal-premieres-at-nyff64&_bhlid=d0bab5b62d98448929c934607d3abd239f763327

Golden Globes

"The Hollywood Foreign Press Association may have been effectively declared dead three years ago, but the organization that once ran the Golden Globes is back—and it is going directly after one of the most powerful media empires in Hollywood."

https://theplaylist.net/hollywood-foreign-press-association-penske-media-golden-globes-antitrust-lawsuit-20260728/?utm_source=beehiiv&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=spider-man-brand-new-day-review-tony-gilroy-s-behemoth-with-pedro-pascal-premieres-at-nyff64&_bhlid=b46a283eddd411d0eb8d319cc0ffd6f0693255ff

Blockbuster Fantasy

"Blockbuster fantasy releases have largely shaped the first half of 2026."

https://www.cbr.com/best-fantasy-movies-so-far-2026-list/

93 ushered in

"TV lovers had no idea how lucky they were in 1993. As Y2K crept closer, the television landscape began changing with the times, and '93 ushered in one of the industry's most important shows of all time: The X-Files."https://screenrant.com/tv-shows-new-x-files/

Different World

"Class is back in session at Hillman College."

https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1430986/a-different-world-spinoff-charnele-brown-renee-harrison-on-series

Wonka

"With the highly anticipated film Wonka coming to U.S. theaters on December 15th, there's no better time to reminisce about the original 1971 film, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory."https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/entertainment/g45944558/willy-wonka-chocolate-factory-surprising-facts/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=mgu_ga_ghk_m_dmg_prog_org_us_g45944558&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23177558776&gclid=CjwKCAjw14zPBhAuEiwAP3-EbxtuAXOvcOGUVvFw1ascF2JRv-tHfdVzBOPCQreaccwruDVt3KVQXRoCpDIQAvD_BwE

Live Performance

"There’s a lot of pressure involved when it comes to performing live."

https://ew.com/8-infamous-onstage-meltdowns-and-what-happened-next-11988334?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24000522-20260607&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=060726&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

James Bond

"As the James Bond franchise eyes its upcoming reboot under the watch of Amazon MGM Studios, fans have been given a taste of another upcoming adventure from the iconic superspy."

https://www.cbr.com/james-bond-sequel-king-zero-title-release/

Fantasy

"Fantasy is one of the pillars of modern literature, arguably far more than any other genre."https://collider.com/forgotten-fantasy-books-perfect-start-to-finish/

Songs of Fire and Ice

"A Song of Ice and Fire fans have been waiting a long time for the next installment, but there are completed fantasy book series they can look to while awaiting George R.R. Martin’s next sequel."

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/list/if-you-like-a-song-of-ice-fire-read-these-5-finished-fantasy-book-series-while-waiting-for-the-winds-of-winter/

Streaming

"The streaming wars have brought a lot of negatives — shorter seasons, longer hiatuses, ever-rising subscription fees, and an endless succession of franchise spinoffs — but one of the upsides has been the proliferation of prestige video game adaptations."

https://screenrant.com/prime-video-upcoming-video-game-shows-last-of-us-competition/?utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=SR-202607161551&utm_source=SR-NL&user=eWVyZW1pYWhAYW9sLmNvbQ&lctg=f36de452f8c9719c60cb9abec59883873856bb4c01f7be178c1bd1148e710fd8

Fountain O

"Fountain O, a new artificial intelligence-driven company launched to produce full-length AI generated films and TV series, has announced its second feature, Odysseus: The Fall."

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-generated-feature-odysseus-the-fall-1236646751/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Murderbot Diaries

"The first half of 2026 brought many great science fiction books, but major releases are still on the way throughout the second half of the year. Between a new Murderbot Diaries book and another installment in the Children of Time saga, 2026 has been a great year for sci-fi readers."

https://screenrant.com/major-sci-fi-books-upcoming-late-2026/

Odyssey

"Homer's epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey have captivated readers for centuries, blending history and myth so well that, at times, it's difficult to know how much of Homer's account of the Trojan War is fact."

https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/timeless-historical-fiction-books-read-odyssey

Blade Runner 2099

"It’s got to be pretty daunting taking over the reins of one of the most important and influential science-fiction franchises in pop culture history, but Blade Runner 2099 showrunner Silka Luisa had two crucial mentors on her journey to the land of replicants."

https://ew.com/blade-runner-2099-exclusive-first-look-replicant-uprising-12020855

NATIONAL DRIVE-THRU DAY

"National Drive-Thru Day on July 24 recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today."

https://nationaldaycalendar.com/celebrations/national-drive-thru-day-july-24

Matthew Lillard wants to join Star Wars

"Someone get Matthew Lillard a lightsaber."

https://ew.com/matthew-lillard-would-do-anything-to-work-with-mark-hamill-in-star-wars-12027022?tag=latestcatalog_ewk&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24832257-20260725&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=072526&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Movie theater popcorn buckets

"First, Bill Howard surrendered his cellphone. Then he signed the nondisclosure agreement. He sat for an hour and a half that day on the Universal Pictures studio lot with a single paper copy of a script for an upcoming movie."https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/23/business/media/movie-theaters-popcorn-buckets.html?unlocked_article_code=1.z1A.uts8.ydtKaP2ObeKt&smid=url-share&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Sci-fi books we have grown up reading

"As an avid science fiction and fantasy reader, I’ve grown up with all kinds of book series."

https://bookriot.com/science-fiction-and-fantasy-series-wrapping-up-in-2026/

Thrillers

"They may be words on a page, but thriller books deliver the same adrenaline rush as your favorite movie or television series."

https://collider.com/best-thriller-books-last-10-years-ranked/

Fun Novels

"Why should kids get all the fun? Older characters in novels of all genres are having their time in the sun right now."https://bookriot.com/older-characters-sff-books/

Movie Actors

"Sometimes, the movies we love the most weren’t exactly adored by the actors making them."https://ew.com/actors-bad-filming-experiences-iconic-movies-12005218?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24738950-20260719&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=071926&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Writing

"Writing a book is no easy task; writing a good book even less so."

https://collider.com/high-fantasy-books-perfectly-written/

Homer's Poems

"Homer's epic poems the Iliad and Odyssey have captivated readers for centuries, blending history and myth so well that, at times, it's difficult to know how much of Homer's account of the Trojan War is fact."

https://www.mentalfloss.com/literature/books/timeless-historical-fiction-books-read-odyssey

Odyssey

"“The Odyssey” is off to an epic start at the box office."

https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/the-odyssey-christopher-nolan-biggest-global-debut-1236815981/

Odyssey like books

"Every so often, Hollywood gets the bug for the Trojan War."

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a71888786/the-odyssey-reading-recommendations/

Michael

"Lionsgate and Universal’s Michael has finally crossed $1 billion after 12 weekends in release, not only is that the second movie to do so in 2026 after Universal/Illumination/Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy, but it’s the first ever title for Lionsgate to clear that milestone."

https://deadline.com/2026/07/michael-box-office-billion-1236980104/?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Movie Feelings

"Getting home, and turning back the clock, has long been at the root of Christopher Nolan’s films."

https://apnews.com/article/odyssey-review-christopher-nolan-fceb80683c5ecdc627f8e9221b833ca0?utm_source=join1440&utm_medium=email&utm_placement=newsletter&user_id=66c4c92f5d78644b3ac5d5b4

Stuart Saves The World

"Kevin Sussman’s kind-hearted Stuart was a perfect supporting character on The Big Bang Theory."

https://deadline.com/2026/07/big-bang-spinoff-stuart-kevin-sussman-lauren-lapkus-denise-1236980006/

Fantasy Genre

"The fantasy genre has delivered several of the greatest books ever written."https://collider.com/classic-fantasy-books-must-read-2026/

2026 Must Reads

"The adventure genre has delivered several of the greatest, most groundbreaking, and most influential books ever written."https://collider.com/classic-adventure-books-must-read-2026/

New Netflix Series Tilted

"Titled Below, the new six-part limited series starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis, and Charlie Heaton will make its global debut on Netflix on October 8, 2026."https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/news/below-netflix-josh-hartnett-release-date-first-look/

Best of Century Science Fiction

"Pulling together any Best of the Century list is daunting, but there’s something about a science fiction list that is especially so."https://bookriot.com/best-science-fiction-books-of-the-century-so-far/

Summer Books

"Ah, summer. There’s so much to do, so much fun to be had…and a lot of it cuts in on reading time."

https://bookriot.com/short-sff-books-for-summer/

Shrinking Series

"The Apple series Shrinking  centers around actor Jason Segel, who plays a therapist  juggling grief, fatherhood, and experimenting with unconventional therapy practices with his patients."https://www.upworthy.com/michael-j-fox-shrinking-harrison-ford-ex1/?utm_source=upworthy.com&utm_medium=amazon&utm_campaign=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FUpworthy-GOOD-PEOPLE-Stories-Humanity%2Fdp%2F1426223463&_bhlid=2acd118629ec2bab49a7f8826b412c8c1ebaad87

Epic Books

"If you're an author, and you’ve got publishers and/or readers who trust you, you can just go on and on with the one story, if you want."https://collider.com/best-epic-books-all-time-ranked/

Fantasy

"With the power to transport readers to places of magic and wonder, fantasy has always been considered the ultimate form of escapism."

https://www.cbr.com/fantasy-books-with-the-greatest-worlds-list/

Popular Fantasy

"Fantasy has never been more popular."https://booksofbrilliance.com/2026/07/10/classic-high-fantasy-books-to-read-2026/#google_vignette

TV characters getting killed off

"TV characters die sometimes. Typically, it’s in service of the story."

https://ew.com/tv-characters-killed-off-amid-behind-the-scenes-drama-12012530?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24613861-20260712&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=071226&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Coronation Street

"Ahead of Spain and France's all-important clash in the World Cup semi-finals, Emmerdale and Coronation Street have been pulled from ITV's schedule on Tuesday (14 July)."

https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/soaps/coronation-street/coronation-street-emmerdale-shake-up-world-cup-newsupdate/?utm_content=RT&utm_campaign=RT%20Today%20newsletter%2012th%20July%202026_8031203_Radio%20Times_Automated%20Newsletters_card_button_23988567&utm_medium=Email&utm_source=Adestra

Christopher Nolton

"Christopher Nolan is no stranger to internet controversy."

https://ew.com/christopher-nolan-batman-prepared-him-odyssey-backlash-12016614?tag=latestcatalog_ewk&hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24613864-20260711&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=071126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Canceled Shows

"From freshman comedies to long-running talk shows and news programs, the axe of cancellation is falling across every corner of the industry."

https://ew.com/every-tv-show-canceled-so-far-in-2026-11938694?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24613864-20260711&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=071126&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Movie Remakes

"What if the only movie you could make was a movie no one would ever want to make?"https://slate.com/culture/2026/07/remake-best-movies-2026-documentary-film-forum.html

July SCIFI movies

"Hello, July! Yep, we’re now halfway through the year, which makes it a great time to reflect on the new books that have filled our reading lives for the past six months."https://bookriot.com/best-science-fiction-and-fantasy-books-of-2026-so-far/

Song of Fire and Ice

"A Song of Ice and Fire fans have been waiting a long time for the next installment, but there are completed fantasy book series they can look to while awaiting George R.R. Martin’s next sequel."

https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/list/if-you-like-a-song-of-ice-fire-read-these-5-finished-fantasy-book-series-while-waiting-for-the-winds-of-winter/

Worldbuilding

"Worldbuilding is a term referring to the process in which the creator or creators of a work of fiction introduce and flesh out their world."

https://collider.com/fantasy-books-best-worldbuilding-ranked/

Lord of Ring readers

"Readers who love The Lord of the Rings usually want more than another long quest with maps."https://collider.com/fantasy-books-like-the-lord-of-the-rings/

Big Bang Theory

"Johnny Galecki is best known for his long-running role as Leonard in the hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory."https://www.cbr.com/johnny-galecki-acting-return-kowalski/

Jensen Ackles

"Jensen Ackles has been busy in the last few years starring in hit projects, many of which can be found streaming on Prime Video."https://collider.com/supernatural-finale-comic-series-release-date-august-2026-dynamite/

Martial Arts and action

"Martial arts and the action genre have gone hand-in-hand in movies for decades."

https://screenrant.com/strongest-martial-arts-heroes-action-movie-history-ranked/

Dutton Ranch

"Dutton Ranch uproots Yellowstone's Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) and Rip Wheeler (Cole Hauser) from the sweeping vistas of Montana to the sweltering plains of South Texas after a wildfire destroys their ranch."https://ew.com/dutton-ranch-season-1-ending-explained-12010831?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24507200-20260704&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=070426&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send2

Sergio Leone

"I love Sergio Leone, and I feel like he's actually still somehow underrated as a director."https://nofilmschool.com/once-upon-a-time-in-the-west-line

James Bond

"It seems like everyone has an opinion on who should be the next James Bond (thanks for sharing, George Clooney!), but the woman who helped find the last three 007s is now sharing her expert thoughts."https://ew.com/former-bond-casting-director-doesnt-think-rumored-famous-contenders-should-be-007-12009292?hid=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&did=24432647-20260630&utm_campaign=ewk-dispatch_newsletter&utm_source=ewk&utm_medium=email&utm_content=063026&lctg=4811f21c13a7d3a5abac89f8c16272d61e5cb114&lr_input=64a20f24338333901e4cb7afc40a3cfae56c6770df59fc13cf25a5ce36d78b01&utm_term=send1